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DECEMBER 10, 2013 13-541 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF EPA BROWNFIELDS
ASSESSMENT GRANT FOR PETROLEUM AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE GRANT TO BE USED IN DESIGNATED
REDEVELOPMENT AREAS AND SCATTERED SITES
THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has funds available in
the form of grants for brownfields revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh desires to apply for Petroleum and Hazardous
Substance Assessment Grants to be used in designated redevelopment areas and at
scattered sites throughout the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized to submit a grant proposal
to the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain funds for said purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents and assurances which may be required
by the Environmental Protection Agency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if said grant funds are awarded, the proper
City officials are hereby authorized and directed to accept said funds, pursuant to the
terms of the grant applications, and to execute any and all documents necessary for
purposes of same.
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ON THE WATER
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Allen Davis
Community Development Director
DATE: December 5, 2013
RE: Authorize Submittal of EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant for Petroleum &
Hazardous Substance Grant to be used in Designated Redevelopment Areas &
Scattered Sites throughout the Community
BACKGROUND
The City has used these grant funds from the EPA for Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental
investigations in previous years. For example, the City used these funds for properties purchased as
part of the City's central garage. The City is applying for additional $400,000 in grant funding to
continue the environmental investigations for redevelopment sites throughout the City.
ANALYSIS
The EPA grant is to the City. The City can then retain environmental specialists for conducting Phase
1 and Phase 2 environmental investigations for both public and private properties for potential
redevelopment. There are many parcels scattered throughout the City that will require the Phase 1
and Phase 2 investigations prior to redevelopment. The City would have 3 years to spend the funds.
In previous years, the City conducted these environmental investigations in the Marion Road area, the
Southshore Redevelopment area and other scattered sites throughout the City where environmental
contamination is suspected.
FISCAL IMPACT
This grant would reduce the costs for redevelopment in the City and help spur the redevelopment of
scattered sites throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council approves the Submittal of EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant for Petroleum &
Hazardous Substance Grant to be used in Designated Redevelopment Areas & Scattered Sites
throughout the Community
Approved,
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City Manager